The Department of State Security (DSS) has dragged a 19 years old girl, Miss Charlotte Delhi, before the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa over alleged involvement in the sharing of the nude video of a former Permanent Secretary of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education, Dr Walton Liverpool, on the social media with the … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a police patrol team in Bayelsa and carted away ammunition. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be cultists have attacked a police patrol team on Kolo-Ogbia Road in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. It was gathered that a police inspector also sustained injury in the attack while … Read more
Lagos government has inaugurated sanitation safety planning team and steering committee in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated the State’s Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) Team and Steering Committee for the World Health Organisation (WHO) programme. The safety team and the steering committee were inaugurated by the Lagos State … Read more
The Bayelsa state government, through the state-owned Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS), has begun the enrolment of beneficiaries into the Federal Government-funded Basic Health Care provision fund (BHCPF). Speaking at the launch of the programme on Monday, tagged: ‘take-off of implementation and registration of eligible enrolees into the Basic Health Care provision fund’, the state … Read more
A protest is currently rocking Bayelsa State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of angry youths from the Epie and Atissa Kingdoms in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State are currently protesting in Yenagoa, the state capital, over the death of one of their colleagues from the Biogbolo-Epie community. It was gathered that the male victim, … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted a local government chairman’s father in Bayelsa. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Chief Gbalipre Turner, the father of the Chairman of Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Hon. Ebinyo Marvin Turner, has been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. It was gathered that Chief Turner, who is also a serving … Read more
The former governor of Jigawa State has come said Nigeria can not break up. EkohotBlog reports that the Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has said that Nigeria cannot break up because the elites are united in preserving their advantages over the masses irrespective of any difference. He revealed this while addressing a … Read more
Gunmen have invaded a hospital in Bayelsa, robbed patients and doctors on duty. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have invaded the Diete Koki Memorial Hospital in the Opolo area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Tuesday, carting away cash and other valuables belonging to the doctors on duty and patients. It was gathered that … Read more
“Also some others who were suspected members of IPOB in the area have since the police order was made public disappeared from the neighbourhood, probably for fear of police arrest. They may have gone into hiding given the fate of other IPOB members who have had it rough in the past with the security agencies,” … Read more
…Markson had complained about his marital troubles only two weeks ago A middle-aged man, identified as Patrick Markson, has allegedly committed suicide after killing his wife, in their Yenagoa residence, on Thursday morning. It was gathered that Markson, who was a civil servant with the Yenagoa Local Government Area council, allegedly hit his wife’s head … Read more
He noted that though five family members had been victims of kidnapping in Bayelsa, the SSG vowed never to pay a ransom. He claimed that he had trusted in the security agencies and God to secure his mother’s release. Konbowei Benson, the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government (SSG), said he gave N4 million and … Read more
It was learnt that the former governor arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja around 11am. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited a former Bayelsa Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, over his family assets in the United Kingdom and … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted a popular Nigerian nightclub owner. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a popular nightclub owner, Tari Ajanami. It was gathered that the popular nightclub owner was kidnapped around 6pm on Wednesday at his building project site along Otiotio Road in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State … Read more
Madam Benson, who was first abducted in January 2013, was freed by the police after one week in the kidnappers’ den. The Police Command in Bayelsa says it is diligently pursuing the kidnappers of Madam Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to Bayelsa State Government (SSG). The 80-year-old mother of the SSG was kidnapped for … Read more
“Residents of the area are, therefore, advised to comply in their own interest.” Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Bassambiri and Ogbolomabiri areas of the Nembe Local Government Council of Bayelsa State with immediate effect, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was made known via a statement by the Bayelsa … Read more
”The suspects on June 22, disrupted the smooth exercise that was ongoing and destroyed some facilities in the centre. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bayelsa State has on Thursday said it arrested four male candidates for vandalism during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations in the state. Mrs Christiana Abiakam-Omanu, Commandant … Read more
As part of efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Bayelsa State, the state government has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state. According to the Commissioner, the curfew would take effect from Sunday, May 16. As part of efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Bayelsa State, the state government has declared … Read more
The state had inaugurated a committee as part of efforts to tackle open grazing. The Bayelsa state government has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to evacuate their cows from yenogoaa David Alagoa, the chairman, Bayelsa State Livestock Management, disclosed this while addressing newsmen after a meeting with … Read more
A Non Governmental Organization, Association Against Child Sexual and Gender Based Violence, has called for an end to sexual harassment against the vulnerable in Bayelsa. The group stated this on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mission of the group was to provide adequate care … Read more
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has described his rumoured interest to contest the 2023 presidential election as a speculative one Jonathan expressed satisfaction with Buhari’s efforts to stem the tide of insecurity, he called on Nigerians to join hands in making the country safe for all. Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has described his rumoured … Read more